EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.
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They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.
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They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.
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They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What does this list suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation? They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fear of Strong Central Government The Articles made the national Congress weak on purpose. Having just won independence from Britain, many Americans feared that creating a strong federal government with too much authority over the states would only replace King George III with another tyrant.
Detailed explanation-3: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.
Detailed explanation-4: -The drafters of the articles were worried about this because the articles were written shortly after America declared its independence from Great Britain, and at the time, Americans were focused on avoiding a dictatorship. Creating a weak central government seemed the most logical way of doing so.